Bernard Valcourt

Bernard Valcourt

Creating Canada: From the Royal Proclamation of 1763 to Modern Treaties

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt speaks on the importance of the Royal Proclamation, treaties, and federal policy.

This symposium, organized by the Land Claims Agreements Coalition, marks the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763. The Royal Proclamation, issued by King George III of Great Britain, set out the basic rules for future treaty making. (October 7, 2013)